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It is getting wetter and colder. The sun is shining less and less and all plants, trees, animals and people are preparing for the coming winter. They are all looking for a comfortable spot to get through the cold months. While the plants are retreating into the ground and the trees are losing all their leaves, people are often looking for another form of comfort: a warm spot in the arms of a new partner.
A lonely Christmas
As December approaches, it’s easy to think that winter will be a beautiful one. The holidays are just around the corner, the Christmas lights are coming out again, and everyone is looking forward to the gifts they’ll receive. The sentimental coziness of the cold combined with a festive New Year’s Eve: the end of the year can be wonderful.
On the other hand, the end of the year is a difficult time to be single. All around you, you see gestures and expressions of love, something you miss as a single. The festive Christmas can therefore turn into a lonely Christmas . And as soon as the festive mood fades, the winter season can bring on the necessary loneliness. The even lower temperatures and the lack of daylight make it even worse. Depending on your own situation, the winter season can therefore be both a blessing and a nightmare.
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Cuffing season
As the temperatures drop and the days get darker, people are starting to live indoors more and more. It’s warmer and cozier. But some people are also looking for comfort in a different way, and that’s by seeking the company of a new love – even if it’s just to get through the winter months. There’s even a name for it: cuffing season , the season to find a relationship that can keep you warm.
Cuffing season begins as soon as the weather starts to get colder, sometime around early fall, and lasts until early spring when the weather starts to get warmer. During these cold months of the year, people often get into relationships, even if they are not normally interested in a relationship. It is a time when most singles feel the urge to find someone.
Cuffing season
In other words: the cold weather encourages people to find someone to survive the winter with. This is not new, people have always sought each other out when the weather gets colder. Some studies suggest that this is because people feel more lonely when it is cold. And that makes people more interested in romantic movies when the temperatures drop, research shows . In short, people seek the warmth of others during the colder months. And that makes winter the ideal season for dating.
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Why Winter Is The Perfect Season For Dating
From October and November through Valentine’s Day, singles seek each other out to find comfort. Whether you’re looking for a quick fling, a hookup , or true love, winter is the best season for dating. Here’s why.
1. It can be the loneliest time of the year
Winter is a romantic season for lovers. Santa Claus, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are the best days of the year to be in a relationship. You exchange gifts, cuddle up on the couch and go to all the festivities together. If you are single, you don’t do that. You don’t have anyone to cuddle up to, while you want to feel the warmth of another person.
Being single has its advantages, but those advantages are less apparent during the winter months. If you don’t want to be lonely during this period, dating is an option to consider.
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2. More ‘available’ singles
In winter, more people use a dating app. That is proven and common knowledge. More people online increases the chance of finding someone. According to all the big players in the dating scene, the number of users of dating apps increases during the colder months and especially at the beginning of the new year. Dating Sunday, the first Sunday of the new year , has even become a thing for this reason, because it is the busiest dating day every year.
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3. It can boost your mood
For those who hate the cold weather, winter can be a gloomy time. The gray skies and low temperatures can even trigger seasonal depression. If you’re looking to combat the annual winter blues, online dating might just cheer you up. An intriguing conversation could lead to a spontaneous meeting that can boost your mood.
4. Video data is more logical
If you’re not the type to meet up with Jan and all, it can be easier to start with video dating first . But not everyone is open to that. In the winter months, these video dates make a lot more sense, because you can stay comfortable and warm in your own home.
5. Creative dates
Another drink on the terrace? If the typical dates have gotten boring, get ready for some unique winter dates . The winter season is the perfect time to get more creative with your date ideas. From ice skating and building a snowman to a tour of all the illuminated Christmas streets, dating can be a lot cozier in the winter.
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6. You have the time for it
If there’s one thing that makes winter dating more appealing, it’s this: you have more time. With all the summer activities, your schedule is always full when it’s warm outside. But as soon as it gets colder, the ‘obligations’ diminish and you spend more time at home. And what do all the singles do then? They start swiping on dating apps to fight boredom and kill time. And that’s a good use of the extra time.
7. It’s cold outside
Did we mention that winter can be incredibly cold? Winter is chilly and bleak, your home is nice and warm. And everything you need is right there, from the heater to a warm blanket and good food. Dating is better in winter because it’s the best time of year to download an app and operate it from under a warm blanket. And chances are you’re not the only one who feels this way.
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